Alopecia pattern baldness, and hirsutism
INTRODUCTION:
The hair is one of the descriptive characters of the mammals. The abnormalities of the hair are always results not only because of defect in the hair growth cycle but also loosening of the surrounding dermal layers. Also the hormonal imbalances will be acting as a triggering factor for the abnormalities.
EXPLANATION:
Alopecia:
It is loss of hair from the body mainly from scalp. It is otherwise called as spot baldness. It may be results from autoimmune diseases. Usually it is round patchy loss of hair.
Pattern baldness:
It is a permanent loss of hair from the scalp. Both males and females are affected equally. If it occurs in males, it is called as androgenic alopecia. In females, it is called as androgenetic alopecia. But hair loss rarely proceeds to baldness in females compare to males.
Hirsutism:
It is a term refers to an excessive body hair with increased size and pigmentation. It can be caused by an increased androgens level or hair follicle sensitivity to androgens.
CONCLUSION:
The hair is not only a subject of aesthetic sense. But it is also an indicator of overall health. Hence it is very important to rescue the hair from losing and monitoring for the hair problems.
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